Shoreline_A dynamic Interface Flashcards
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A common boundary where different parts of a system interact.
Interface
A group of interacting or interdependent parts that form a complex whole.
System
The area that extends between the lowest tide level and the highest elevation on land that is affected by storm waves.
Shore
the area exposed when the tide is out (low tide) and submerged when the tide is high (high tide)
Foreshore
the area landward of the high tide shoreline
Backshore
the area that extends inland from the shore as far as ocean-related features can be found.
Coast
the line that marks the contact between land and sea
Shoreline
this marks the coast’s seaward edge, whereas the inland boundary is not always obvious or easy to determine.
coastline
the zone lies between the low tide shore line and the line where waves break at low tide.
Nearshore zone
the zone seaward of the nearshore zone
Offshore zone
cliffs form due to cutting action of surf against the base of coastal land
wave cut
a relatively flat bench like surface
wave-cut platforms
wave cut platforms uplifted by tectonic forces
Marine Terraces
ridges separating the valleys remain above sea level and project into the seas as headlands
Headland
when two caves on opposite sides of a headland unite
sea arch
isolated remnants formed when sea arch falls in
sea stack
an elongated ridge of sand that projects from the land into the mouth of an adjacent bay
spit
sandbar that completely crosses a bay, sealing it off from the open ocean
Baymouth Bar
ridge of sand that connects an island to the mainland or to another island
Tombolo
barrier of sediments that separates a lagoon from the open sea
Barriers
barrier that is partially attached to a land
Beach Spit
barrier that is wholly attached to the land
welded barrier
isolated barrier
barrier island
